Mac Computer Problems

[brokenvendetta]

My wife was given a year 2003 Prower Mac G5.

It's pretty quick, has upgraded hard drive to 500MB, but I'm having issues.

When I try to run Streetfire.net and watch a Top Gear episode, the damn thing never loads.

This took seconds on my Dell.

What is wrong, or what do I need to know?

 

[Super Werty]

Are you using wireless internet?

What version of Safari? You can check this by opening Safari then click on safari i the top left corner and click "about safari".

Since it was given to you you should do a check for software update. Click on the Apple in the top eft corner and then do Software Update and see if everything is current.


If none of that helps is may just be the type of wireless it has. 2003 was a long time ago in terms of computer tech, youtube is only 5 years old.

 

[brokenvendetta]

Are you using wireless internet?

What version of Safari? You can check this by opening Safari then click on safari i the top left corner and click "about safari".

Since it was given to you you should do a check for software update. Click on the Apple in the top eft corner and then do Software Update and see if everything is current.


If none of that helps is may just be the type of wireless it has. 2003 was a long time ago in terms of computer tech, youtube is only 5 years old.

It's hardwired through ethernet, and I have downloaded the software updates already, but have no restarted. I guess I will try that next.

Youtube works great, but I know streetfire uses Adobe player, and we all know Steve Jobs doesn't like Adobe, so I thought maybe that was the issue.

 

[XrunnIT]

Try using a different browser. Youtube is flash based as well.

 

[brokenvendetta]

Well, I already downloaded Mozilla, first thing. With everything updated it seems to work now.

So how cheap and easy would it be to upgrade the memory for this bad boy? I actually kinda like it, and see that it is still quite expensive to buy (600-700) bucks in todays market. Wanna make sure I get full potential.

 

[bdr1979]

Go to adobe.com and download flash player.. restart browser after install and all should work.. memory is probably PC3200. Can be a little pricey for older machines.
Here is a link for info and some prices on parts http://www.macmemory.com/g5.asp?gclid=CKvro5D3hKMCFclL5QodLWlKZg

 

[Super Werty]

for upgrading memory it should be real cheap

try newegg or tiger direct or ebay or amazon

 

[brokenvendetta]

Thanks guys, this should help me.

 

[Helimx]

I just upgraded my ram from 2gig to 4 gig.... cost 100 bucks.....